• Built in Salt Lake City, Utah late-1850's

• Replicated in 2001

Edward Snelgrove's original store was located near the corner of Main Street and 200 South in Salt Lake City. Though not an exact replica of the original boot shop operated by Snelgrove, this building provides an example of a shoe maker's workshop. Snelgrove's finely crafted footwear was in constant demand and was worn by many of the city's prominent citizens, with boots selling at $35 a pair.

Did you know?

• As late as the 1850s, shoes were made of straight lasts, meaning there was absolutely no difference between the left and right shoes. Only after you had worn your shoes for a while, breaking them in to fit your foot, was there a clear left and right shoe.

• In 1845, the Rolling Machine was invented, which helped increase wear by compacting fibers. This replaced the old method of pounding leather with a hammer and lapstone.